Bachelor of Science Degree
LEGAL STUDIES

The objective of the Legal Studies program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing members of a team in the legal environment. Students will develop fundamental theoretical legal concepts in this program. They will develop keen analytical and reasoning skills, which will assist them as either a paralegal or as a contributing professional member of the legal office in a variety of settings, e.g., law enforcement agencies, banks, insurance companies, private law firms, mortgage companies. The program will foster sensitivity to historical, cultural, and political diversity. Students will develop practical legal skills, including legal research and writing. Additionally, the program will emphasize appropriate professional and ethical responsibilities. Finally, the students will develop skills for independent thinking. The graduates of this program will be prepared for employment as paralegals or for application to graduate schools to continue their education.

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